Gilbert Van Hassel

9.1

Strikingly acid which is to be expected for a 2021 — 9 days ago

Vanessa

9.3

Marie-Courtin was established in 2005 by Dominique Moreau, who named her winery after her grandmother – a “woman of the earth” – surely an inspiration behind Dominique’s unwavering commitment to organic & biodynamic viticulture. She’s among the few (but growing # of) producers pursuing organic / biodynamic practices in Champagne, a notoriously challenging climate for mildew & rot.

Champagne Marie-Courtin is a Grower producer located in the village of Polisot in the Barséquannais, specializing in compelling terroir expressions, using a low intervention approach in the winery, with wild ferments and minimal (if any) dosage…

This wine fermented and aged in used (neutral) French barriques, allowing delicate oxygen influences w/out the oaky flavors. It spent 36 months aging sur lie (on the lees).

The result is a precise and chiseled wine with toasty notes next to layers of blossom, lemon peel, bright raspberry, strawberry, peach skin, kumquat, ripe pear, oyster shell, saline, blanched almond, bread dough, pastry, and baked red apple.

This wine represents a singular expression of a particular year, vineyard, and variety – it offers a sensory glimpse into a specific place and time. A magical & lovely wine. Cheers! — a month ago

with Deked1

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2021 vintage. Last tasted 07.23.24 (9.2). This bottle (like that one, tasted at a fave resto) chilled down a bit and traced over 1.25 hours. That bottle $120 then...now...same bottle $140 off the list. This visit a tad tighter and closer to the vest. Still very nice. 01.21.25. — 2 months ago

romo

9.3

Fifteen-year old Chenin showing some weight and tropicals. Furry note on finish. Has some years left, still. — 11 days ago

Brendan Powell

9.5

Outstanding. - at LSL restaurant — 19 days ago

Ted

9.4

I did not buy enough of this yesterday. Crushed smooth red fruit that ends with bubble gum. Have always loved the wines that Thibault makes so I am probably biased. — 2 months ago

with Jeni

Steve Messinger

8.9

Tart Apple and spice aromas. Crisp flavor w tart slight bitter bite showing a bit of alcohol. Wonderful long finish — 7 days ago

Jason Sliwa

9.1

Very nice Beaujolais. Light on its feet and bright fruit. Lovely acidic finish. — a month ago

Irina Georgieva

9.8

Really good Sauvignon Blanc, typical for Sancerre. Very elegant, good balance, long aftertaste. I really enjoyed it! — 2 months ago

Mark Farrell

9.3

Deep ruby color with nose of cassis, blackberries, violets, cedar, and vanilla. Very acidic and tart on first sip, but as it opens up the depth comes. This is a big wine with solid fruit and firm tannins. Give it a few years and I imagine those tannins will soften a bit. Enjoyed with some friends while we prayed for our kids. — 3 months ago